Research Terminologies Review

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What is the primary purpose of applied research?

To examine theories or concepts

To determine cause-effect relationships

To formulate knowledge with the aim of improving a certain practice or method (correct)

To describe 'what is'

What is the term for the definition of a concept in abstract or theoretical terms?

Conceptual Definition (correct)

Constitutive Definition

Operational Definition

Descriptive Definition

What is the term for a group of items characterized by its similar interest?

Population (correct)

Sample

Society

Community

What is the term for the variable that the researcher is most interested in or concerned about?

Dependent variable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of validity that concerns how generalizable the findings are even outside of the study?

External validity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a research design that shows the relationship between variables but does not establish cause-effect?

Correlational study (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the principal investigator in a research study?

To be responsible for the research (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative research designs?

The type of data collected (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a T-test in statistical analysis?

To compare the means of two groups (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a random sample?

A sample wherein everybody has the same chance of being assigned to any group (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of statistical significance in research?

To determine whether a finding is due to chance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between operational research and technical research?

Operational research focuses on how something works, while technical research focuses on the technical aspects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using jargon?

To clarify meaning and share information effectively (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the quality of interest that can be controlled or observed?

Variable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an abstract generalization that describes a systematic representation about relationships among phenomena?

Theory (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a standard score on the normal curve that is counted as '1' from the mean, plus or minus?

Z-score (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of definition combines components of both informal and formal definitions?

Extended definition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the accuracy or extent to which a test or study evaluates what it is supposed to evaluate?

Validity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition required for Americans to attain real freedom?

When everyone has the same educational opportunities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of a formal definition?

It is written in a complete sentence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a definition?

To provide clarification on the meaning of a term (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential element of a formal definition?

The inclusion of the term being defined (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a formal and informal definition?

The level of formality in the language (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of providing distinguishing characteristics in a definition?

To identify the term from similar concepts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a research paper?

To take a stand on a topic and provide support for that stand (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the body of a research paper?

Presentation and analysis of data or information (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to cite sources in a research paper?

To avoid plagiarism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the conclusion of a research paper?

A summary of the findings and recommendations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the introduction in a research paper?

To provide a brief background, state the objective, and highlight the significance of the study (B) Signup and view all the answers